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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 178.76 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 178.76 and 94.60 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 178.76 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/178.76 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 178.76 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 16,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,910.70/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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